Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 12% cheaper than in Aligarh (India)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 13% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Aligarh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (₨314) | ₨296 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (₨186) | ₨241 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (₨112) | ₨175 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.043 Dinar (₨52) | ₨53 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.383 Dinar (₨76) | ₨62 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.430 Dinar (₨42) | ₨45 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Dinar (₨107) | ₨206 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.099 Dinar (₨88) | ₨127 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.772 Dinar (₨48) | ₨24 | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨119 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨579 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.246 Dinar (₨39) | ₨77 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.276 Dinar (₨22) | ₨25 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 15% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Aligarh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,309 Dinar (₨22,554) | ₨15,133 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 928 Dinar (₨15,989) | ₨113,684 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Dinar (₨1,213) | ₨2,500 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 989 Dinar (₨17,040) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 830 Dinar (₨14,306) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (₨603) | ₨2,000 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64 Dinar (₨1,103) | ₨700 | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 746 Dinar (₨12,856) | ₨36,521 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287 Dinar (₨4,949) | ₨9,717 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 Dinar (₨195) | ₨250 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (₨172) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 30% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70 Dinar (₨1,206) | ₨1,869 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 84 Dinar (₨1,455) | ₨2,233 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 88 Dinar (₨1,516) | ₨1,860 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137 Dinar (₨2,353) | ₨1,619 | + 45% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is about the same as in Aligarh (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,029 Dinar (₨534,678) | ₨800,000 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.625 Dinar (₨45) | ₨86 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 92 Dinar (₨1,577) | ₨1,053 | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Aligarh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (₨43) | ₨50 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨350 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨148) | ₨188 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 Dinar (₨109) | ₨155 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.530 Dinar (₨61) | ₨124 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.051 Dinar (₨70) | ₨63 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (₨153) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 20% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Aligarh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 Dinar (₨247) | ₨779 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 15 Dinar (₨258) | ₨348 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (₨661) | ₨1,242 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.000 Dinar (₨86) | ₨500 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.250 Dinar (₨39) | ₨200 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨110 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.081 Dinar (₨1.40) | ₨1.00 | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (₨862) | ₨765 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (₨121) | ₨182 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2024.
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